Sherri Wood & Andrea Lekberg
began asking that question in the fall of 1997 when they discovered a
mutual interest in domestic work and girlhood fantasy as a source and
inspiration for art. In the spring of 1998 on a trip across country, they
developed their fascination with all things dainty into a concept for
a show that would include individual work nurtured through a collaborative
dialogue. The Dainty Show debuted at Lump
Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina in February of 1999.

In addition to showcasing our work on the subject
of dainty and beyond, this web site serves as a next step toward furthering,
deepening and broadening the dainty dialogue.
We are asking fellow artists and friends, as well as visitors to the site,
to share their wicked prissy stories and delightful ruminations on being
dainty.

For ourselves, dainty is a humorous word that includes food and femininity,
delicacy and cleanliness. It supports a host of synonyms
that were once considered the epitome if not the genetic identity of womanhood.

With the utmost of hospitality we invite you to join us in playfully
exploring the feminine ideal...enjoy!